Across the USA federal government, about 90 per cent of all spending on cyber programs is dedicated to offensive efforts, including penetrating the computer systems of adversaries, listening to communications and developing the means to disable or de... More..

The U.S. government on Saturday issued a technical alert with advice on how to protect against the attacks, asking victims to report attacks to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or Department of Homeland Secu...More..

However, it is not clear if he will be able to do so. "But support doesn't necessarily translate in nomination". Mr Valls, a centre-leaning politician in favour of relaxing labour protections, had already thr...More..

Before the missile test, the US Treasury said it was considering "every tool in our arsenal" to cut off sources of worldwide financing for illegal activities in the North. As the New York Times wrote, the Nor...More..

Nepal is in talks with China to build a cross-border rail link that may cost up to US$8 billion, and funding could be expected after Nepal formally signed up to Beijing's Belt and Road initiative, a Nepali fi...More..

Referring to North Korea, he remained downbeat about the current US and South Korean leaders' ability to resolve what he described as a "really tough sort of problem". "North Korea's pursuit of nuclear technolo...More..

Also of interest may be former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) who led the two-year Benghazi investigation into Hillary Clinton. By week's end, he was musing about c...More..

Attorney general Jeff Sessions and deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein will be interviewing the contenders over the next few days, with the final call to be Trump's. Senator John Cornyn, a former Texas attor...More..

He said Beijing plans to announce dozens of new investment and other agreements during the two-day event. Sharif is leading a high level delegation along with four provincial chief ministers, Finance Minist...More..

Liberal party a new majority government, instead the province has its first minority government in 65 years as the Liberals squeaked out a razor-thin victory over the NDP on Tuesday, with the Green party holdin...More..

Now, why was Yates surprised? Today, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates and General James Clapper testified that the investigation of General Flynn's activities exposed him to Russian blackmail. Tap...More..

An agricultural expert, Kim wanted to help North Korea alleviate food insecurity by supplying new agricultural technology, his wife told VOA. The latest detention of a USA citizen by North Korea, which raises...More..

The White House said the USA maintains its "ironclad commitment" to stand with its allies in the face of the serious threat posed by North Korea, and added that the latest "provocation" should serve as a call f...More..

Officials did not immediately respond to questions about whether Trump recorded his discussions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation director. Rep. "He knows the ropes". John McCain - have said they w...More..

These agreements are the fruit of discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump last month when they set a 100-day deadline to improve trade relations. China is neighboring North Korea's lone ma...More..

Last year, Hasib was appointed as the leader of IS' faction in Afghanistan - otherwise known as Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) - after his predecessor Hafiz Saeed Khan died in a USA drone strike. "Within a few...More..

There is scepticism about Macron's ability to win a majority with candidates from his En Marche movement - "neither of the left, nor right" - alone, meaning he might have to form a coalition. German Minster o...More..

The deal also calls for a continued fight against the Islamic State group and former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front, which could pose challenges. The two are scheduled to meet again Wednesday. Asked w...More..